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Gov. Spanberger Bans State Police/Agencies From Cooperating With Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

On February 4, Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger marked yet another sharp break from the administration of her predecessor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), by calling for state agencies to stop...

Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both...

War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a...

Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to...

VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national...

Restoration Housing Sets “Kick-Off” for Historic Home in Belmont

Nonprofit begins fifth restoration effort of an historic home Restoration Housing has announced that they are kicking off the historic rehabilitation of their fifth home...

City Council Adopts Ordinance to Prohibit Firearms on City Property

At their March 15, 2021, Public Hearings, Roanoke City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Code of the City of Roanoke to prohibit firearms...

Targeted Incentives Available to Protect Virginia’s Drinking Water

While agricultural producers spend a fair amount of time thinking about water quality and quantity, they’re usually focused on irrigation and grazing management systems....

Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center to Open Early October

Extensive renovations are underway, both inside and outside Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke County. Officially known as the Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center, the building is planned to...

Crashes Down But Fatalities Up In Virginia On Less Traveled Roads In 2020

Fewer cars on the road during the pandemic did not diminish the risk of dying in a vehicle crash in Virginia in 2020. According...

Roanoke City Council Adopts Changes to City Parking Code

PARK Roanoke wishes to bring attention to the fact that there have been recent changes to the City Code of Roanoke-Parking. These changes were...